A loss that beats estimate of analysts was reported by United Continental Holdings Inc. This lesser loss was reportedly boosted by higher fares. It amounted to $136 million which does not include other items. An increase of 41 percent was challenged by the airlines in prices for jet fuel with six increases in its fares. […]
The final showdown in a wonderfully conducted Cricket World Cup will see two best teams, both co-hosts and from the Indian subcontinent, vie for the glory. India and Sri Lanka, the deserving finalists, are familiar foes who know each other well. Although this invariably means that there are little or no surprise elements coming into […]
A study has shown that drinking too much alcohol could be associated to deaths from pancreatic cancer. The authors of the study wrote that pancreatitis is commonly acquired by those who consume too much alcohol. The study, which examines the relation between pancreatic cancer and alcohol consumption, was conducted by researchers from the American Cancer […]
Twenty-four-year-old Lindsay Lohan had been given an extension by a judge until March 25 to consider accepting a plea deal in line with the charge of stealing a $2,500 necklace from a jewelry store in Los Angeles in January. The deal will most probably land the actress in jail. Judge Keith Schwartz of the Los […]
So much had been told about the safety of Mexico’s spring break destinations for college students who aim to set parties, in the wake of reports regarding drug-related violence in the some parts of the region. The University of Houston is one of the colleges that had stressed strong warning to students about the safety […]
According to executives of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the company is likely to acquire retailers who own small stores, in an attempt to make a turnaround of their weakening business in the U.S. Next week, it is slated to start the construction of its first Express store in Gentry, Arkansas. In an investor conference hosted by […]
Singer Lady Gaga always has the talent to divert her career from singing to modeling. She was able to prove that she got what it takes to be in the fashion world with her catwalk debut at the 2011-12 ready-to-wear show at Mugler in Paris, France on Wednesday. The pop-sensation wore a pencil skirt and […]
Nintendo is all set to release 3DS, latest version of its popular Nintendo DS/DSi video-game console series. Nintendo has also confirmed the 13 titles made especially for the 3DS console, that would retail when the 3DS consoles hits stores next month. If we are to go by some of the rave reviews we have seen […]
Just when we think that all the hype and excitement over the announcement that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence, another big name in the computer and internet industry makes another big announcement. This concerns Google Inc and it’s all about CEO Eric Schmidt stepping aside and giving his post to […]
When the market stood at a standstill or worse, dropped entirely during the recession, we are seeking big changes now as everyone’s picking themselves up from economic downturn and these changes are all for the better. Of all the businesses doing their best to rise up, the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has made the […]